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Does anyone know have any experience working for <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/company/pacific-investment-management-company-pimco" target="_blank">PIMCO</a></span>(SoCal office)?
What should I do to...

I'm a recent undergrad who is fortunate to have the opportunity to start off working in a tech company in their Corporate Strategy and Development group. The issue is that Corp Strat and Dev are fairly separated and I have to choose to work with one of the teams. We"re not a huge big name...

Hi,
I'm a high school student in Canada and I've been very interested in finance since I was 9-10 years old. My goal is to hit at least an MD or equal level position at a well known firm one day. Could you guys give me some advice on what I should do achieve my goals in the long term?...

If i'm unable to get into a small botique what job would give me a better chance at lateraling to an Analyst? PE/<span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/what-is-a-hedge-fund-HF"...

Hello,
I would like to ask about operations consulting, everyone seems to be aiming for strategy and really no one prefers operations. Why is that? What kind of work do operations consultants do?
I know some operations consulting revolve around PMOs, is that correct? is this kind of work so...

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This is a question for those who are involved with conducting junior SA interviews. What are your thoughts on junior SA candidates who have gone through sophomore diversity <span class='keyword_link'><a...

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Hey everyone,
With MBA internship recruiting over, I am curious to see if anybody noticed any trends at their schools regarding how students ranked consulting firms. I am not trying to start a firestorm about why XXX firm is terrible, etc. but genuinely curious about the perceived hierarchy at...

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After seeing an HBS and CBS thread on their reflections on the first term of their MBA programs, I thought I'd do the same. Thank you to @dabears92 for the format that I'm using below.
<b>1.) Recruiting</b>
a. <span class='keyword_link'><a...

Hello,
Any thoughts on the group? Do they have good deal flow? Number of MDs covering the space? Exit Opps? Up and coming or already established? Comparison to <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/company/evercore"...

Hey guys,
I'm currently a junior studying Economics with a Business Admin minor at Rutgers University. I would like to delve more into the consulting/investment banking world, where I would be able to make an impact in businesses and make a lot of money doing so.
Just wanted to say hi,...

This summer I will be interning at a <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/what-is-the-bulge-bracket-BB">BB</a></span> (think <span class='keyword_link'><a...

Does anyone know where <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/company/barclays-capital">Barclays</a></span> is in the recruiting process for non targets?
Any idea of how many superdays and...

I was wondering if any <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/what-is-the-bulge-bracket-BB">BB</a></span>'S or MM's were still recruiting for this upcoming summer. A bit about me, I am from a target...

Had a few superdays with <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/what-is-the-bulge-bracket-BB">BB</a></span>'s and MM's but struck out. Was wondering if anyone knew of BB or MM anywhere in the...

Is it possible to get into banking from liberal arts such as: Trinity, Occidental, Oberlin, Grinnell, and ones similar to these? What about Babson? I'd get an econ degree at the LACs or a finance degree at Babson. I'm not specifically looking for Ibanking, but to work at either the BBs or...

Right now I'm a student at a semi-target to non-target school for IB/Consulting, but a target school for tech. I'm taking an internship with Apple on one of their engineering teams (for a well-known product). The internship is for the summer and one semester of school, so I'll be...

Maybe its just me (since I have selective reading, could very well be true) but when accounting firms and different groups within accounting firms are brought up "Business Valuations" is always asked about. So I thought would do an AMA on the mysterious world of Business...

Hey guys, I am currently deciding between a <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/guide/wso-internship-guide">summer internship</a></span> in fixed-income research at a AM with good prestige(<span...

(So this role isn't actually in IB, but this is the most active topic and I wanted to get some advice.)
I'm a recent graduate and after a couple of months of applying for roles, I managed to get an offer from a mid-sized asset manager. The job description seemed interesting enough - a...

Can someone help get the email address of someone who works for <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/company/jpmorgan-chase">JPM</a></span>. I tried several different combinations, but my email bounces back.
<span...

Hi all,
Wanted to know how's the standing of boutique firms such as <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/tag/moelis">Moelis</a></span> and Houlihan in London? More specifically the <span...

Hi guys,
I am an international student from Southeast Asia (‘ve been studying at a state uni in the US for 4 years). I've been accepted to the two programs above and don’t know which one I should choose. Hopefully, I can get some insights from this forum.
Both schools give me...

I was wondering if anyone knew what the best groups are at <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/company/morgan-stanley">Morgan Stanley</a></span> <span class='keyword_link'><a...

Hypothetically, let's say that someone quit their first real job out of college after one year? Would potential (second) employers look down on this? Does the reason matter? If I did something like this, it would be strictly for location reasons. The city I'm currently living in,...

Hi everyone,
I work in London in a US <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/what-is-the-bulge-bracket-BB">BB</a></span> bank in <span class='keyword_link'><a...

Hi,
I would like to know if there is any way I could get off the <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/company/accenture" target="_blank">Accenture</a></span> waitlist that I am currently on?
Some information:
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For business, should a suit be on the looser side or the tighter side?
I have a <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://newyork.ardenreed.com/wso/">charcoal suit</a></span> that's perfectly fitted for the upper part of the torso (correct fit...

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As much as it may be stated on this site, networking is one of the key factors in the success of most young professionals in finance. Whether it is gaining valuable advice, or getting a leg up in...

I've been exchanging PMs with a fellow poster who didn't like his current role and had the good sense to line up another job.
With his permission, I've pasted below the advice I gave him on how to tell his current employers that he's exiting. I've made a few tidy up...

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Our risk tolerance is highly influenced by our psychology. We are not willing to take the same risks in the short or long term or if we have just lost a lot of money. Over the past 30 years, behavioral finance has worked on integrating these psychological factors into the traditional financial...

Hey WSO,
I used to be fairly active on this forum but ever since I started at <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/guide/consulting-case-interviews">MBB</a></span>, I got way too busy (no surprise there). I'm about...

As the NASDAQ approaches historic highs, Apple&#8217;s market cap exceeds that of the Bovespa (the Brazilian equity index) and young social media companies like Snapchat have nosebleed valuations, there is talk of a tech bubble again. It is human nature to group or classify individuals or...

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For those who have purchased custom (bespoke) suits before, where did you go and how was your experience? I have gotten a few recommendations for Enzo Custom Clothiers and J Lucas Custom Clothiers. They offer the full custom tailoring experience at very reasonable price points. Has anyone had an...

Hi all,
I wanted to create a thread, (apologies if one exists already, in that case happy if you point me towards it) on people’s experience with making the switch from IB to <span class='keyword_link'><a...

In light of the posts I've seen here and there regarding federal consulting, I figured I'd give a shot at an AMA. We all know that commercial consulting has all the glamour, but federal consulting *can* be just as glamorous. I say *can*, because it is very easy, in my experience, to get...

Commercial real estate investing/management and technology have historically operated in two different silos, with almost no overlap. A major reason for this, in my opinion, is the reluctance for change in a top-down industry. 60-year old portfolio managers aren't reading Hacker News looking...

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I'm currently a senior at a semi-target, and one of mentees has expressed an interest in energy banking (presumably in Houston). As I don't know as much about this field, I'm hoping to pass it off to sharper minds on the subject. Given the fall in commodity prices over...

Hey guys,
So I just gave an MD a call at a local boutique and he didn't answer the phone after suggesting that time for me. This is the second time this has happened and I am wondering the best way to go about getting the chance to speak with him. Should I call again, just follow up with...

Hey guys,
So I just gave an MD a call at a local boutique and he didn't answer the phone after suggesting that time for me. This is the second time this has happened and I am wondering the best way to go about getting the chance to speak with him. Should I call again, just follow up with...

Hey guys,
So I just gave an MD a call at a local boutique and he didn't answer the phone after suggesting that time for me. This is the second time this has happened and I am wondering the best way to go about getting the chance to speak with him. Should I call again, just follow up with...

In my 11th grade year of high school I began a program that put me on track to earn an associates degree(2 yrs of uni, ~60 credits) by the time of graduation. I am nearing the end of the program now and it is almost time to graduate from high school. Now that I am aware of the intricacies of...

I am currently a sophomore and I was offered a position in the Finance- Tax department at a major bank.
First of all, would you consider this <span class='keyword_link'><a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/finance-dictionary/what-is-the-back-office-BO">back...

As the NASDAQ approaches historic highs, Apple&#8217;s market cap exceeds that of the Bovespa (the Brazilian equity index) and young social media companies like Snapchat have nosebleed valuations, there is talk of a tech bubble again. It is human nature to group or classify individuals or...